Minuet In G, Chapter VIII

"Gerald does some sleuthing, and all is revealed"

After she stopped reading, Alice had a sudden idea. She decided to put the things back in the room, and surprise Gerald with it, after she had cleaned everything up. She decided that if things were not in good working...

Minuet In G, Chapter VII

"Alice finds the playroom"

While Gerald was at work, Alice decided to use the time available to get online and shop for shelving and such to turn the basement into their wine-tasting room. They had been discussing it over breakfast, and Alice had said,...

The Debt Pays Dividends

"Continued from the Debt Payoff -- Time and distance work magic"

"If they sacrifice you to the Dragon now, he'll flame the village."Hello. It's Patty again, continuing the hijacking of Vickie's novel. I hope you don't mind. I just didn't really thank Vickie for all she's done for Charlie and me...

Minuet In G Chapter V

"Alice and Gerald discover another secret about Aunt Sarah"

As he descended the stairs, Gerald heard what sounded to him like a little snippet from The Well-Tempered Clavichord. It stopped abruptly, followed by a few chords struck seemingly at random, and then he heard what he recognized as the...

The Debt Reversed

"Continued from The Debt Payment which followed The Debt"

Ready for a little dessert? Need an antacid? I commend you for making it this far in this passion play. I hope you enjoy what comes next."So, um, Charlie, it looks like Little Chuck is ready for another round. Are...

The Debt Payment

"Continued from The Debt - I face the hard truth"

If we continue the analogy of a feast for this psychodrama, you have had the appetizer and I hope that you enjoyed it. This is the main entree with a few side dishes. Like any good feast, this is the...

Minuet In G Chapter III

"Alice and Gerald get the keys, and a confession from his mother"

Alice emerged from the bathroom in time to hear her mother in law say, “So when your grandfather married my mother, Sarah was absolutely livid. I always thought that a little strange, until the day of my eighteenth birthday. Sarah...

Minuet In G Chapter II

"Doris receives a shock, and Gerald and Alice close the deal"

Doris hated arithmetic. It had been her weakest subject in school, and she hadn’t gotten much better at it in her years since high school. So she sat at her desk, pencil in one hand and eraser in the other....